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  Introduction

The Electromechanical Engineering program has its origin in 1912 at the National School of Engineers (currently the Faculty of Engineering of the National Autonomous University of Mexico), and in 1915 at the Practical School of Electromechanical Engineers (currently Higher School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of the National Polytechnic Institute). The Electromechanical Engineering program combined the Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Industrial Engineering disciplines with the aim of responding to the need for trained professionals to meet the demand for an electrical network that would cover the entire country.

In San Luis Potosí, the Electromechanical Engineering Program was created on January 5th 1945, offering the first two years of studies only, so students needed to move to Mexico City to complete the program. The first professors were Alberto López Zamora, Antonio Prieto Laurens, Eugenio Pérez Molphe and C.J. Brooks. In 1960, the third year of the program was opened, graduating the first cohort in 1962. Since then, the program has been consolidated so that it achieved its first CACEI accreditation in 2002 (http://cacei.org.mx/) and ABET accreditation (Program accredited by the EAC Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/) in 2014. Since 2014, all graduates must take the Higher Education Exit Assessments Tests for Electromechanical Engineering (EGEL-IME), designed and managed by the CENEVAL (https://www.ceneval.edu.mx/). As a result of these examinations, between 2012 and 2019, the graduates of Electromechanical Engineering of the UASLP have won 53 % of the Excellence Awards that have been given nationwide.

The graduate of Electromechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the UASLP is a professional that meets the scientific, technical and humanistic skills and knowledge to take advantage of the most efficient energy resources for the benefit of society. Its scope is focused on the conversion, transmission, distribution and use of energy in all its forms. Uses knowledge coupled with the ability for the planning, analysis, manufacturing, operation and maintenance of mechanical-electrical systems. All of this, managed with a total quality vision of human, technical and material resources without damaging the integrity of the people, equipment and environment. He/she looks for overcoming daily technical and humanistic challenges to serve the society in which he/she lives, all within an ethical framework.

  Mission

The comprehensive training of leading and innovative professionals in mechanical and electrical engineering, capable of contributing to the sustainable development of global society.

  Applicant Profile

Desirable characteristics in the student:

  • Desire, conviction and vocation to study the career of Electrical Mechanical Engineering.
  • Interest and facility to learn mathematics and physics.
  • Capacity for imagination, concentration and creativity.
  • Sense of responsibility to fulfill their duty, even in adverse circumstances.
  • Act honestly and congruently.
  • Interest in developing technological solutions for the benefit of society.
  Student outcomes:

Recent graduates of Electrical Mechanical Engineering have the following graduation attributes:

    • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    • An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    • An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    • An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
    • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
  Program Educational Objectives

With the attributes that the graduates have achieved, the graduates of the program will:

1.- develop, in the field of electromechanical engineering, effective and innovative solutions to problems related to electromechanical components.
2.- participate in engineering design for the development of new products or processes or the improvement of existing ones; satisfying social needs through technical and economic evaluation, and environmental and social impact.
3.- communicate effectively in oral, written and graphic form to transmit ideas, analyses and results of situations of electromechanical engineering; in person and remotely to multidisciplinary groups.
4.- behave with ethics and social responsibility in their actions and in the practice of Engineering, attaining sustainable development.
5.- collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, in order to generate successful solutions to engineering problems.
6.- participate in technological development and innovation to optimize production systems and processes through an experimental methodology.
7.- continue professional growth through self-taught learning, continuing education and postgraduate studies.

  Performance indicators to assess student outcomes

Performance indicators for the outcome 1

The student...

 

1.1 Relates the physical phenomena to the theories and mathematical models that describe them.

1.2 Applies theoretical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.

1.3 Applies knowledge of different areas of engineering to solve complex engineering problems.

1.4 Calculates the geometric dimensions and stresses of mechanical elements subjected to loads.

1.5 Applies the mathematical models of electromechanical components, such as motors, generators, transformers, pumps, hydraulic actuators, pneumatic actuators and compressors.

1.6 Identifies and calculates the different forms of energy involved in mechanical, electrical, thermal, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc. systems.

1.7 Interprets and produces mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control diagrams using symbology according to standards.

1.8 Calculates components of systems of conversion, transmission and distribution of electrical energy.

1.9 Identifies and performs calculations for the integration of renewable energy systems.

1.10 Identifies opportunities and applies strategies for energy savings in electromechanical systems.

1.11 Implements preventive and corrective maintenance work in electromechanical systems.

1.12 Uses specialized software to analyze mathematical models that describe the behavior of electromechanical components or systems.

 

Performance indicators for the outcome 2

The student...

 

2.1 Applies a methodology for the design of a component, system or process.

2.2 Applies a methodology to weigh the technical, economic, environmental and social requirements that must be met by the design of a component, system or process.

2.3 Identifies and evaluates design constraints.

2.4 Applies a methodology for analysis and decision-making to design alternatives.

2.5 Establishes the technical, economic and environmental specifications that a component, system or process must meet.

2.6 Identifies various electromechanical components that can meet the functional requirements of a system or process.

2.7 Identifies and selects the manufacturing processes necessary to build an electromechanical component or system.

2.8 Establishes the quality criteria of a product or process.

2.9 Calculates the direct and indirect costs of a project.

2.10 Evaluates the net present value and the internal rate of return of a project.

2.11 Makes a quote to sell engineering services.

2.12 Uses modern engineering devices to control and automate equipment or processes.

 

Performance indicators for the outcome 3

The student...

 

3.1 Has organized oral communication, being consistent with the central message and using appropriate body language to express one’s ideas.

3.2 Has organized written communication, which is consistent with the central message, identified in the introduction, where the main points are linked to transitions and a conclusion.

3.3 Uses modern presentation tools, such as audio, video, etc. effectively.

3.4 Uses extensive and appropriate vocabulary, as well as correct grammar.

3.5 Communicates orally and in writing in a language other than the first language.

3.6 Prepares technical reports where made judgments as products of the results of engineering solutions.

 

Performance indicators for the outcome 4

The student...

 

4.1 Identifies the facts and work methods considering ethical principles.

4.2 Rejects work that has the purpose of violating the general interest of society.

4.3 Avoids putting personal interests before the matters entrusted, or colluding to exercise unfair competition.

4.4 Safeguards the interests of the institution or persons and makes good use of the resources allocated for the performance of their activities.

4.5 Complies with society, attending to the welfare and progress of the majority.

4.6 Complies with the regulations to calculate, install and operate electromechanical systems.

4.7 Demonstrates responsibility and awareness of the consequences of his/her activities for society in general.

4.8 understands of how economic factors affect professional practice.

4.9 Is aware of a variety of current events in a national and global context.

4.10 Selects the techniques and tools to give modern engineering solutions and makes judgments comparing the results with the alternative tools or techniques.

4.11 Manages the human and material resources necessary to maintain the operation of electromechanical systems.

 

Performance indicators for the outcome 5 

The student...

5.1 Contributes positively and widely to the work team.

5.2 Assumes responsibilities as a team member.

5.3 Expresses his/her ideas and concerns without fear.

5.4 Assumes leadership responsibilities.

5.5 Identifies the roles, responsibilities and expectations of leading a team.

5.6 Uses strategies to respond to disagreement, focusing on constructive conflict resolution and consensus building.

 

Performance indicators for the outcome 6 

The student...

6.1 Identifies the need for experiments.

6.2 Selects the materials, devices and methods necessary to design experiments.

6.3 Uses a logical organization of procedures and applies mathematical and graphic analysis to interpret the results of an experiment.

6.4 Identifies in advance the problems that may arise in an experiment.

6.5 Describes the experimental results and their relationship with fundamental concepts and principles.

6.6 Develops a mathematical model from experimental data.

6.7 Uses modern and appropriate computing resources for engineering practice.

6.8 Uses and interprets results of materials and electrical equipment testing.

6.9 Applies techniques for acceptance testing and preventive maintenance of electromechanical equipment.

 

Performance indicators for the outcome 7 

The student...

7.1 Recognizes the importance of learning and using different information sources to prepare projects and reports.

7.2 Seeks to constantly improve their knowledge related to their profession.

7.3 Has the ability to learn through the selection of reliable information sources.

7.4 Has information on engineering state-of-the-art .

  Requirements

Full Certificate or evidence attesting full finishing the baccalaureate in any of the following ways:

  • Physics - Mathematics Baccalaureate
  • General or Unique Baccalaureate
  • Technological Baccalaureate in an appropriate area

 

Approve Admission Test, which consists of the following assessments:

  • Health
  • Psychometric
  • Knowledge
  • EXANI-II
  Professional Field

Its flexible education and the incorporation of various areas of knowledge allow graduates to tackle problems: conversion, transmission, distribution and use of energy in all its forms. The graduate may collaborate in the industry that produces goods or services such as metalworking, automotive, manufacturing, extraction, to generation-transmission and use of energy, textile, food and construction. In the areas of planning, design, installation, production, operation, maintenance, inspection, sales and administration thereof. The graduate may also join academia in teaching and research as well as in the free exercise of profession.

More reports:

Dr. Jorge Alberto Morales Saldaa

Electrical Mechanical Engineering Coordinator

jmorales@uaslp.mx

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